LeBron James' son Bronny suffers cardiac arrest during workout

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Jul 25, 2023
The eldest son of Lakers superstar LeBron James was rushed to the hospital on Monday after collapsing during a basketball practice.
Tonight, the son of NBA legend LeBron James remains in the hospital.
Bronny James suffered from cardiac arrest during a basketball practice in LA yesterday.
Tonight, LeBron James says his 18-year-old son, an incoming freshman at USC, is in stable condition.
ABC's Melissa Dahn explains how often athletes suffer from cardiac arrest.
Basketball star Bronny James, the son of NBA legend LeBron James,
recovering after suffering a cardiac arrest during basketball practice Monday at the University of Southern California.
The 18-year-old incoming USC freshman was transported from the campus athletic facility to the hospital by the Los Angeles Fire Department.
LeBron and his family sharing on social media that his son is out of the ICU and is currently in stable condition.
Bronny suffering from cardiac arrest, which is different than a heart attack.
It is a rare occurrence with about 100 to 150 competitive deaths during sports a year in the U.S., according to ABC's Dr. Jennifer Ashton.
Immediate intervention with CPR and AED use absolutely saves lives.
At this month's ESPY Awards, LeBron James accepting an award from his sons Bronny and Bryce.
Buffalo Bills defensive back DeMar Hamlin, who also suffered cardiac arrest during an NFL game in January,
was also at the awards show presenting the Pat Tillman Service Award to his team's training staff, who saved his life.
Hamlin tweeting his support.
Prayers to Bronny and the James family as well.
Here for you guys, just like you, have been for me my entire process.
And how many elite athletes are training and practicing and competing every single day is still incredibly rare.
But when that's your child, all it takes is one.
The U.S. men's basketball team was practicing ahead of a European exhibition,
which would have marked the official start for Bronny's collegiate basketball career.
Previously, LeBron has said he looks forward to one day playing on the court with his son.
Melissa Adan, ABC News, Los Angeles.
And we are coming back.
